Brighton Award Winner & National Theatre Share Oscar Role in IN EXTREMIS

'Mr Wilde, why are you here?'

That is the question posed by a woman who had the most crucial 'power' of the one of the most celebrated men of all time.

On the night of the 24th March 1895, Mrs Robinson, a society palm reader, agreed to see Oscar Wilde in her London flat. It was just one week before what is going to be billed as the 'trial of the century'

Why did Oscar Wilde go to see a complete stranger for advice when his life was at a critical turning point? That's the intriguing question posed about poet and playwright Oscar Wilde in "In Extremis".

Faced with the choice of fight or flight was Oscar's fateful decision based on the advice he received that night?

Dual casts will alternate this two hander. Oscar will be portrayed on alternate nights by twice Argus Angel award winner Sussex actor, Nigel Fairs and Charlie Buckland currently appearing in 'The House' at The National Theatre. Mrs Robinson, the palmist, is played by Hove actress Suzanne Procter alternating with Kate Copeland who has just finished touring with Bath Theatre Royal.

Author Neil Bartlett lives in Brighton and Oscar famously spent a lot of time in Sussex and the man behind his downfall, Lord AlFred Douglas lived out his days in the county.

First presented at The National Theatre to mark the centenary of Oscar Wilde's death. The Old Courtroom, Brighton on 17th, 18th & 19th May and 30th May - 2nd June

Now on a tour of London & South East including: Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Walton on Thames, Bedford, Hemel Hempstead, Bracknell, Shoreham, Gravesend and Brighton with more venues to come. Full details and booking available on www.inextremisplay.com